Laser at Plane? That’s a Felony | Colorado Springs News

Colorado State Patrol warns: pointing lasers at planes is a felony with deadly consequences. On August 19th, pilots were blinded twice by a green laser during landing at Centennial Airport, forcing them to circle and eventually track the source to an apartment balcony. Authorities confronted adults and kids there — this isn’t a prank; laser beams can cause glare, temporary or permanent blindness, and endanger lives during critical flight phases. The area had seen laser activity for three nights prior. In Colorado, it’s a Class Six felony plus federal offense — punishable by up to five years in prison and heavy fines. Don’t mess with lasers — your life or someone else’s could be at risk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d58ed439ae0dab93